Discretionary appointment of counsel
New Jersey, Legislation, Custody Disputes - Children
In matters related to the custody of children,
“The court, for good cause and upon its own motion, may appoint a guardian ad litem or an attorney or both to represent the minor child’s interests, which shall include but not be limited to representing the expressed preferences of the child, whether expressed by the child verbally or in writing, unless such preferences pose an imminent risk of substantial physical, financial, or other harm to the child. To the extent that the child has expressed any particular reason or reasons for the child’s preferences, the guardian ad litem or the attorney or both shall so inform the court.”
Appointment of Counsel: Discretionary
Qualified: No
